Cyclone tracking maps
Printable background maps for plotting your cyclone track:
How to use the cyclone plotting map
- Using positions of the cyclone centres as indicated in the Bulletins or Advices, the approximate cyclone track can be plotted on the linked maps above .
- Usually, the place names mentioned in Bulletins or Advices are those indicated on the linked maps.
- When plotting you should use the decimal latitude and longitude. (In Bulletins or Advices, 12.5S means 12 ½ degrees south).
- Beware that the dangerous winds associated with the cyclone extend far from the centre so may arrive many hours before the cyclone centre. (Check latest Advice for details)
- As new information comes to hand, some cyclones may be re-positioned if the tracking has been off-course. This may create a bend in your track that is not real. Make sure this does not trick you.
- The track maps produced by the Bureau with each warning will show past positions as corrected to indicate the true path.
Further information:
Tropical cyclone forecast track map
Issued with tropical cyclone advices to give a graphical representation of the cyclone's past track forecast movement and its threat area.
